As I mentioned in my OP, I still can't forget the Russian scientist's comments and how it hasn't received attention. Or at least it hasn't recieved attention we are aware of. The possibility of global warming aside for a moment, I find the hostile galaxy part curious. If he was right, why would it be ignored? I can't see any reason for the scientist to make it up. Why wouldn't scientists believe that adverse energy in the galaxy could adversely affect our sun and planet? Why isn't it in the news? I'm concerned that it might be dismissed because it's not mainstream thinking. Global warming receives so much attention - maybe we're waiting at the boat dock and are missing the plane ride.